Apple has simplified Face ID checkout for Apple Pay and App Store purchases with iOS 11.3.
iOS 11.3 simplifies the authentication process for Face ID purchases on iPhone X
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iOS 11.3 lets you sort App Store reviews
Aside from a bunch of known major new features coming to iPhone and iPad via iOS 11.3 this spring, we're constantly discovering interesting tidbits that have gone largely unnoticed.
ARKit 1.5 can detect walls and identify 2D images such as posters, signs & artwork
Alongside previewing the new iOS 11.3 features and releasing the forthcoming new software for early developer testing yesterday, Apple also announced that app makers can now take advantage of ARKit 1.5, its framework for building augmented reality apps for iOS.
Apple reportedly redesigning iBooks with App Store styling, Reading Now, audiobooks & more
Apple is allegedly working on a major redesign for its iBooks app for iPhone and iPad and iBooks Store, bringing a few new features like a Reading Now section, audiobooks and more.
Nintendo shutting down Miitomo mobile app on May 9th
Looks like Miitomo isn't long for this world. Nintendo's initial entry into smartphone apps will be no more, come May 9th. If you are currently one of the (few) users of Miitomo, you can still continue to use the app through then.
Swift Playgrounds 2.0 is here: subscriptions, new robots, content gallery & more
Swift Playgrounds, Apple's excellent iPad-only app aimed at children and wannabe developers that makes it fun to learn and experiment with code—has gotten even better.
Google is now selling audiobooks on Play Store, available on iOS as well
Google today announced that it's Play Store is now carrying audiobooks in addition to existing content such as apps, movies, music, TV shows and electronic ebooks.
Screenshots reveal how you’ll adjust HomePod settings in iOS 11’s Home app
Now that HomePod has finally received a much-needed approval from the Federal Communications Commission, and given iOS impending 11.2.5's launch later this week, first screenshots of the setup process for the wireless speaker have begun trickling out.
Pixelmator Pro gains custom aspect ratios, crop presets & other improvements
Pixelmator Pro, a machine learning-powered version of the popular Photoshop replacement for macOS featuring a single-window interface and pro-grade capabilities, has received some notable improvements in its most recent update.
Moonshot, Workout Sessions, Portrait Mode Plus, and other apps to check out this weekend
This week's edition of our Apps of the Week roundup features a new app for jotting down and following through with ideas, a workout tracker, and a Portrait Mode enhancer. And as always, we've selected two great new games for you to check out.
Apple overhauls dated app previews on the web with iOS 11’s new App Store styling
Apple has refreshed web previews of iOS, watchOS, tvOS and macOS apps, changing the dated design of its App Store and Mac App Store web interfaces to match iOS 11's new App Store styling with larger images, bolder headings, a strong focus on reviews and other perks.
GIF search is coming to Instagram Stories via Giphy integration
Instagram will soon let you jazz up up your story-telling on the platform by allowing you to overlay transparent-background GIF stickers onto their Stories via Giphy integration.